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Gantry Collapse at Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Site Disrupts Rail Services

The incident caused significant train cancellations and delays, with restoration efforts underway to resume normal operations.

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Officials said the downline train movement was impacted. (X/Representative)
Restoration work underway after a segmental launching gantry (crane) skidded and fell near Vatva-Ropda Road, in Ahmedabad
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Overview

  • A segmental launching gantry collapsed at a construction site near Ahmedabad, disrupting train services on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor.
  • The collapse caused an Overhead Equipment (OHE) breakdown, affecting the down line in the Geratpur-Vatva section of the Ahmedabad Division.
  • At least 25 trains were cancelled, 15 partially cancelled, 5 rescheduled, and 6 diverted due to the disruption.
  • No injuries or casualties were reported, and railway authorities swiftly initiated a single-line movement on the UP line to clear down trains.
  • Heavy-duty road cranes are engaged in restoration efforts, and passengers are advised to check schedules for updates on train services.